Khrushchev’s Year Later Reassessment of Stalin
In a year marked by dramatic shifts, Khrushchev’s Kremlin speech against Stalin sparked unrest across Communist nations. He had once labeled Stalin brutal and capricious, then publicly hailed him as a model in January. The reversal triggered questions about totalitarianism and ignited resistance in Eastern Europe and beyond.
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Little white lies and worry birds in daily life
The piece explains little white lies as half truths used to dodge trouble and notes how worry birds fearfully imagine worst outcomes. It argues against untruths in religion while warning against driving others to insecurity with deceptive words.
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Justice Reed to Retire After 19 Years on Supreme Court
Associate Justice Stanley F. Reed, age 72, reads his last Supreme Court opinions and retires after more than 19 years on the bench. The court sits in recess. Eisenhower has not named a successor. Eight justices remain to hear appeals including major issues and potential 44 decisions. It questions compelled witness identifications and the legality of New Hampshire's SUbversive Activities Control Act.
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Ike Warns Middle East Of Communist Dangers
President Eisenhower warned Middle East nations that international communism could erase their gains in a worldwide Voice of America broadcast marking its 15th anniversary. He said the Mideast program aligns with the objective of keeping these countries free and able to continue constructive work.
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Saud Meets Arab Leaders to Discuss Eisenhower Talks
King Saud of Arabia convened a two hour Cairo summit with President Nasser of Egypt and leaders Shukri Kuwaily of Syria and King Hussein of Jordan. The meeting covered U S military aid, Baghdad Pact opposition, and Jordan’s stance within the Eisenhower doctrine.
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Kishi Named Prime Minister of Japan
Nobusuke Kishi becomes Japan prime minister after Ishibashi resigns due to ill health. Kishi, a pro Western conservative, promises close US relations while pursuing business with Red China. He retains the foreign ministry and adds Mitsujiro Ishii as minister without portfolio.
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Mid East Agreement Near as Officials Report Contacts
Eban relayed Dulles remarks to Jerusalem and stayed in close touch with the State Department. He was expected to confer with Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion as talks toward a settlement gained momentum.
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Debate on sanctions delayed at United Nations
The U N General Assembly postponed the sanctions debate against Israel as U S Israel talks move forward in Washington. Secretary of State Dulles met Israeli Ambassador Abba Eban, with an afternoon session still planned. Eban rushed details to his government and hoped for a quick meeting with Dag Hammarskjold. An Asian African diplomat said withdrawal signals could shape voting, with analysts noting U S support could win a two thirds majority if aligned.
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French Premier Seeks Unity Talks With Eisenhower
French Premier Guy Mollet arrives in the United States for urgent talks with President Eisenhower on the Middle East crisis. He stresses that France remains a loyal ally and hopes for a Western Three reconciliation with Eisenhower and Prime Minister Macmillan after recent U.N. sanctions discussions.
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Senators Press Broadening of Wage Law Coverage
The Eisenhower administration recommended extending the $1-an-hour federal wage law to about 214 million workers including store staff, transit, hotel, taxi, and construction employees. No raise in the minimum or overtime rules was proposed, with hearings set for March 1 in the House and ongoing in the Senate.
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Weekend Pacific Storm Kills Three On West Coast
A weekend Pacific storm with winds up to 158 mph killed three people and caused widespread damage from Oregon to California. Floods isolated Baker and Vale, mudslides blocked U.S. 101, and a Pan American flight set a record time from Honolulu to San Francisco.
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Whitney Becomes U S Envoy to Britain Amid Strains
John Hay Whitney assumes the post as U S ambassador to Britain as Washington and London clash over Israel and Middle East policy. The 52 year old billionaire and Eisenhower golfing partner arrives as tensions ease over Egypt but differ on removing Israeli forces. He was educated at Oxford and served in the U S Air Force in WWII and travels with his wife Betsy Cushing. He will present credentials to Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
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New Air Route Over Pole Opens Copenhagen Tokyo Line
SAS conducts a first regular flight toward Tokyo from Copenhagen using DC7Cs. A rendezvous was missed ten thousand feet above, delaying the mission as headwinds pushed the plane off Norway and forced a refuel at Oslo. The returning airliner, carrying 47 aboard, refueled in Anchorage before expected arrival in the capital.
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Emergency War Leaders Selected for Wartime Agencies
Washington reports that President Eisenhower has chosen heads for emergency wartime agencies. Arthur Flemming, retiring head of ODM, notes a planned Operation Alert to test the war time organization. Gordon Gray is nominated to succeed Flemming.
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